30 Minutes In The New Testament

The disciples see someone casting out demons in Jesus' name and try to stop him. Jesus "sets His face toward Jerusalem" but gets rejected at Samaria which results in the disciples asking a crazy question. And Jesus has some strong words about wanting following Him. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Great Freedom Conference in Germany Donate

Jesus foretells His death more than once and the disciples don't understand it. Jesus says all who follow Him must take up their cross. Jesus is joined by Moses and Elijah on a mountain and Peter would like to stay there. A boy with an unclean spirit is healed and debate about who is the greatest breaks out between the disciples. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Great Freedom Conference in Germany HWSS Donate

A woman is healed by touching Jesus on His way to raise a girl from the dead. The Apostles go on a mission trip. Herod is hearing a lot about Jesus and it is making him nervous. And Jesus feeds thousands of people with five loaves of bread and two fish. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Donate

On the heels of the Parable of the Sower, Jesus says not to hide a lamp under a bed and whoever believes His words are His family. A storm threatens to destroy the disciples and we meet a demon-possessed man living in a graveyard. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Donate

A Pharisee invites Jesus over for dinner and a prostitute shows up. How far does the forgiveness of Jesus go? How will the other guests respond? Jesus also tells a parable about a terrible sower and different kinds of soil. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Donate

Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen talk with Chad Bird about his Christmas/Communion hymn, The Infant Priest Was Holy Born. It's a conversation filled with rich theology and laughter. Merry Christmas!

Jesus is at war with death. After raising a young man from the dead, Jesus gives him to his mother. Is there any significance to this act? Why are all the people filled with fear? John the Baptist has some doubts and Jesus points him to all that is being fulfilled. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Donate

Jesus has some things to say about judging and forgiving others. How do these words of Jesus explain the contrast between good and bad fruit? What is the rock we are to build on? Jesus has a funny illustration involving speaks and logs and a Centurion's servant is healed. Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Donate

Jesus contrasts His blessings to the poor, hungry, and weeping with a warning for the rich, full, and happy. He has a long list of ethical demands for His disciples that seem contrary to everything that comes naturally. Does anyone do these things? What is Jesus getting at in this text? Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate to Giving Tuesday Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event

Jesus gets accused of breaking the Sabbath and uses King David and the healing of a man to turn the tables on the Pharisees. Luke's account of the Beatitudes is a little different than Matthew's, but is the point the same? Is the law above God? Can you use the letter of the law against the spirit of it? Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Donate to Giving Tuesday

A paralytic is lowered through a roof by his friends to get to Jesus. Shocking words are spoken, and those words are then validated. Jesus calls a tax collector to follow Him which results in a large party where Jesus is criticized by the Pharisees for the company He is keeping and partying when He "should" have been fasting. And we hear a strange parable about new wine and old wineskins. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Great Freedom Conference in Germany Donate

Jesus does a lot of healing in this episode. Peter's mother-in-law is relieved of a fever. Jesus touches a man "full" of leprosy and demons keep trying to cry out who Jesus is as they are being cast out. We see the humanity of Christ on display and Peter is confronted by his sinfulness after a miraculous catch of fish. Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Great Freedom Conference in Germany Donate

Jesus is led out into the wilderness to be tempted and combats the Devil with the word of God. He then reads from Isaiah in his hometown, where a riot ensues, and a demon recognizes Jesus before being cast out. Why the temptation in the wilderness? Why is Jesus so rejected in His hometown? Daniel and Erick discuss all this and more. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Great Freedom Conference in Germany Donate

John is preaching in the wilderness and baptizing people in the Jordan River. All are called to repent, the religious leaders get blasted and Herod's wife isn't pleased with John's ministry. Why is Jesus baptized? What is the baptism with fire? And why does Luke go further than Matthew in Jesus' genealogy? Erick and Daniel discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Life of Christ Academy Class Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Donate

Jesus is born, and His birth is proclaimed to shepherds which includes good news for all of us. An older man and woman praise God as Jesus is presented at the temple. We find that looking at Christ is the only way to "see your salvation", that Jesus grows up in ways all humans do and the parents of the savior of the world can lose track of a child like anyone else. Dan and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS 2020 Registration Life of Christ Academy Class Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Donate

Daniel and Erick continue in Luke with the birth of John. Why is the naming of John a big deal? Zachariah finally speaks and there is much to discuss in what he says. What is significant about John going out to the wilderness? Jesus is born in Bethlehem, symbolizing something pretty awesome. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Live-Stream Signup Life of Christ Academy Class Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event Donate

Gabriel appears to Mary with the shocking announcement that she is to be the mother of the Son of God. How should we view Mary? Have some gone too far while others don't go far enough? Mary visits Elizabeth and John rejoices while in the womb. What does this tell us about infant faith? Daniel and Erick discuss all this and more. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network The Life of Christ Academy Class Houston City Event Las Vegas City Event HWSS Live-Stream Signup Donate

Daniel and Erick begin the Gospel of Luke in this episode. After some introduction, they discuss the promise of the birth of John the baptizer. Why is God always working through impossible births? How does the prophet Elijah play into this birth? Zechariah doesn't believe the promise but that doesn't stop God. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Academy Class Great Freedom Conference in Germany Donate

Daniel and Erick wrap up Paul's letter to the Philippians. He says to focus on pure, lovely and good things. How does this help with the unity Paul desires for the church? What does he mean by imitating him? Paul can "do all things through Christ", what does that statement mean for him and us? He closes with some thoughts about giving to the mission of the gospel. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference 1517 Academy Course Great Freedom Conference in Germany Donate

Paul says he hasn't yet obtained perfection but is certain he will, but not because of anything he has done. Paul's says maturity is very upside-down and if you think it is not, God will teach you otherwise. Why does Paul say to imitate him? What does it mean to be an enemy of the cross? Daniel and Erick discuss all this and more. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network Academy Class with Daniel and Erick HWSS Conference Donate

Paul says he will send Timothy to the Philippians along with a man they had sent to him as a messenger. Paul calls teachers of certain doctrines "dogs" and "evil-doers" and says to be on the look-out for them. He then lays out his resume' for being righteous under the law before using some very strong language to describe it. Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen!

Daniel and Erick are recording live from The Belmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas! Paul desperately wants unity for the Philippian church. Pride is to be done away in favor of humility and the mind of Christ is the key to everything. What does it mean to work out your salvation? And being a light to the world is a little simpler than you may think. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

Daniel and Erick start Paul's letter to the Philippians in this episode. Paul lays out his affections for them in the strongest possible language. The gospel is advancing in unlikely ways, including imprisonment and preachers with bad motives. To live is Christ, to die is gain and some suffering is a gift. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

Daniel and Erick wrap up 2nd Peter. Jesus seems to be taking His time coming again. Why does God's "soon" take so long? How should we view the time between the ascension of Christ and His return? Does God desire that everyone be saved? Why does Peter compare Jesus to a thief in the night? Peter affirms Paul but says some people twist his word. All of this is discussed. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

Peter explains why the things he is saying about Jesus should be trusted. He freaks out on false teachers. Argues that the atonement is for the very worst of heretics. Defends true freedom. And uses an unlikely example of a righteous man. Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

Daniel and Erick begin 2 Peter in this episode. They spend some time discussing some of the controversy around this book and how to engage with it. Peter makes it clear that we already have everything that has to do with life and godliness. Free people can pursue virtue for the sake of love. And our biggest problem is forgetting we're forgiven. Have a listen!

Daniel and Erick wrap up the 1 Peter in this episode. There is some discussion about ecclesiology and why Peter calls himself an elder. Peter tells pastors to be humble and not domineering. Suffering will end even if it feels like it won't. And humility has a lot do with denying your own strength. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

What does Peter mean when he says those who suffer have ceased from sin? Do we ever become sinless? What does it mean that gospel has been proclaimed to the dead? Love is in the offensive business of covering sin and persecution is bound to come. Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

Peter gives a backward and death-to-self recipe for loving life. We are encouraged to have a good apologetic for what we believe but not to engage in an arrogant or combative way. Did Jesus really descend into hell? And did Peter just say Baptism saves us? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

Peter tells wives to submit to their husbands. What is the context of this statement? Can it be taken too far? What do you do when your spouse isn't a Christian? What is going on when Peter talks about jewelry and braided hair? What does Peter mean when he refers to women as the weaker vessel? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

Peter gives some examples of how to keep our conduct "honorable" before other people. These things are not easy and involve submitting to earthly authorities and suffering unjustly. How do the sufferings of Christ help us in this? And what is the danger of Christianity being too political? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

Peter says that Christ is the cornerstone and we are living stones being built into a house. Is everyone in that house a priest? What does it mean that people were destined to reject the gospel? What has God done about this? How do we fight our flesh and its passions? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

Peter says to "prepare your mind for action" and to "be sober-minded." What does he mean by these things? What should we focus our minds on? What is the holiness God is calling us to? How does Peter comfort us with the forever identity of Jesus? We are told to put away a list of terrible things but what does he tell us to do instead? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Become A Support

Daniel and Erick begin the journey through 1st Peter. The goal of Peter is giving hope to suffering Christian. What does he root their hope in? How does the whole Trinity play into this? What does it mean for someone to have joy in the midst of tribulation? And how secure and genuine is our faith? They discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Become A Supporter

Daniel and Erick wrap up the book of Romans. Paul goes through a list of men and women, some we know and some we don't. Why is it important for us to not dismiss the people named? What kind of division does Paul want us to avoid? What brings about the obedience of faith? And the guys talk about which book they will go into next. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Become A Supporter

Paul explains more about bearing with those weak in faith. In what ways should we look at Christ as an example? Paul tells us to remember that God welcomes everybody. How is God's glory connected with this and what does it tell us about His disposition toward us? What is the word and deed of the Gentiles? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Support All We Do

Paul gives instruction on how to deal with those with "weak faith". How should we view Christians who are comfortable using their freedom in ways that others are not? Why should we refrain from judging one another? What does it mean that all give an account to God? What does it mean to put a stumbling block in front of your brother? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

If vengeance belongs to God how should we deal with evil? If the church deals in sin and grace how does crime and punishment work? How is the law useful in society? If all authority is from God, what about tyrannical leaders? What does it mean to make no provision for the flesh? Daniel and Erick talk about all this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference Donate

Paul says in view of God's mercy we should present ourselves to Him as a living sacrifice. What does it mean to not be conformed to the world but instead have our minds renewed? How should Christians view Paul's instructions on how to live and treat other people? How does his list point us back to Jesus? How do we deal with Paul telling us to leave vengeance to God? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network HWSS Conference (Use code PNET19 for $25 off each ticket) Donate

Has God rejected Israel? What happens when you try to obtain the promises of God through law-keeping? When God turns someone over to what they desire, does He stop reaching out to them? What is going on with people being cut off and others being grafted in? Where do Christians find their security? Exactly who does God have mercy on? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF Minneapolis Christian History Almanac Donate

Paul says that many did not obtain righteousness because they pursued it through the law and not faith. Is righteousness ever obtained by the law? What does it mean that God has placed a stone of stumbling in Zion? What does it mean that Christ is the end of the law? If all who call on God are saved, how do we make sure they know to call? Daniel and Erick talk about all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF/Minneapolis The Christian History Almanac Scandalous Stories Book Donate

How are we to understand election in Romans 9? What does it mean that God loved Jacob and hated Esau? Is this talking about individual salvation? How is Esau actually a type of Christ? Who does God have mercy on? Does God make people to destroy them? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF Minneapolis Donate

All views of election and predestination are not equal. These are doctrines meant to comfort and provide assurance. Can anyone condemn a Christian? What can separate you from the love of God? Anything at all? What about when the love of God feels far off? How does the nation of Israel fit into election? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF City Events Donate

Paul says that all his suffering doesn't compare with the glory that is coming. How is this an encouragement to us? What does it mean that all of creation must be restored? Why is the redemption of the body such an important thing? What does it mean that the Spirit intercedes for us? What does it mean that all things work together for good? Daniel and Erick talk about all this and more. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF City Events Donate

Daniel and Erick breakdown what it means to be both sinner and saint. How do we deal with the fact that we desire to do what is good but struggle to carry it out? Where does Paul direct us for hope and comfort? If there is no condemnation for those in Christ, how do you know you are in Christ? What does it mean to have the Spirit and what is His role? What does it mean to be an heir with Christ? It's all discussed in this episode. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF City Events Support The Podcast

Paul roots the Christian's death to the law in baptism and makes a scandalous claim that the law arouses sin in people. What does it mean to be released from the written code of the law and to obey in spirit? How does the law increase sin? What does it mean that sin uses the law to deceive us? Is Romans 7 talking about pre or post conversion? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF City Events Donate

Should we sin because we are not under law? How do you talk about the law, the gospel and grace in light of the fact that we still sin? What does it mean to be a slave to God or sin? What does it mean to be obedient from the heart? What is going on with sanctification? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network 1517 Academy CHF City Events Become A Supporter

Paul sees an objection to the gospel he just laid out in chapter 5 coming and gets in front of it. Should we sin to increase grace? What does it mean for sin to not have dominion over us? Where and when did we die to sin? What does it mean to walk in newness of life? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF City Events 1517 Academy Become A Supporter

Paul describes the relationship between Adam/Sin and Jesus/righteousness. Why is a clean slate not enough? How are sinners made righteous and how many of them are? What is objective justification? What is the purpose of the law? Does grace really out-abound sin? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF City Events Law & Gospel In Action Support The Podcast

Paul starts detailing what it means to be justified. He doubles down on the role of grace. What if we mess the Christian life up? How does grace give us a reason to hope? What does it mean to have the of God "poured" into our hearts? We might be willing to die for a good person but Paul says this is not what Jesus does. Where is the wrath of God located? Daniel and Erick discuss all of this. Have a listen! 1517 Podcast Network CHF City Events Become A Supporter